Puppy Articles

Your puppy deserves the best, so look to our experts to learn everything you need to know about puppy training, nutrition, health, behavior and more. Following our experts’ tips will help you ensure your new pup lives his best life.

Featured Puppy Articles

Getting a Puppy

How Should I Prepare For My New Puppy's First Week In His New Home?

This is an exciting time. And… there is going to be a period of adjustment. The following tips will lay the foundation for a long, happy life together and make the transition as easy as possible.

black and white puppy laying on the ground

Puppy Feeding

What Should You Feed a Puppy?

Wondering what to feed a puppy? With so many options, it can be hard to choose. The important thing to remember is puppies need a complete and balanced puppy food. Learn more about what to feed puppies from Purina’s experts here.

Puppy Health

Puppy Energy Levels by Age

Puppy behavior and their energy levels change with time. Here are the stages.

Explore Puppy-Related Topics

Getting a Puppy Puppy Activities Puppy Behavior Puppy Training Puppy Feeding

Articles List

View

Skip To Article Results

Filter

35 Results

Edit

Results

Getting a Puppy

What Does My Puppy Need?

Learn the basic tools and gear you need to bring a new puppy into your home.

Read more
Puppy Feeding

What Should You Feed a Puppy?

Wondering what to feed a puppy? With so many options, it can be hard to choose. The important thing to remember is puppies need a complete and balanced puppy food. Learn more about what to feed puppies from Purina’s experts here.

Read more
Puppy Behavior

How to Stop Puppy from Jumping on People

Jumping on people can be bothersome, embarrassing and, at times, even dangerous. Like many inappropriate behaviors, jumping up can be corrected. The sooner, the better.

Read more
Puppy Health

Puppy Energy Levels by Age

Puppy behavior and their energy levels change with time. Here are the stages.

Read more
Puppy Activities

Puppy Exercise and Play

Exercise and play with your puppy can lead to a happy, healthy life together. Whether your puppy is a big Great Dane or a teeny-tiny Yorkshire Terrier, he needs exercise every day.

Read more
Puppy Training

How to Crate Train Your Puppy

There’s a right weight range for every age and breed of dog. Excessive weight gain can mean there’s an issue with your puppy, but the cause is usually always the same: your puppy is eating too much…

Read more
Puppy Health

Puppy Dehydration: Prevention and Treatment

Your puppy needs regular watering. Here are some (moist) tips...

Read more
Puppy Activities

How Do I Teach My Puppy to Swim?

Swimming doesn’t come naturally to a puppy. He needs your help or he could quickly get in over his head.

Read more
Getting a Puppy

How Should I Prepare For My New Puppy's First Week In His New Home?

This is an exciting time. And… there is going to be a period of adjustment. The following tips will lay the foundation for a long, happy life together and make the transition as easy as possible.

Read more
Puppy Health

When Is a Dog Not a Puppy Anymore?

The transition from puppyhood to adulthood can be a bit confusing. Relax. It’s a natural process…

Read more
Puppy Training

How Do I Get Started With Puppy Training?

Puppy training is a great family activity and can be a bonding experience. If you take the time now, you’ll be much happier with a well-trained dog.

Read more
Puppy Health

Normal Puppy Temperature: How Do I Know If My Puppy Has a Fever?

Puppies run hotter than we humans do. It’s just a matter of degrees...

Read more